How to pronounce manage
Say it like MAN-uj. Manage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manage
American and British speakers say manage in essentially the same way: /ˈmænədʒ/ in the US and /ˈmænɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ij.
What does manage mean?
- be successful; achieve a goal“She succeeded in persuading us all”“I managed to carry the box upstairs”
- be in charge of, act on, or dispose of“I can deal with this crew of workers”“This blender can't handle nuts”
- succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available“We got by on just a gallon of gas”“They made do on half a loaf of bread every day”
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Questions about saying manage
How do you pronounce manage?
Say MAN-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manage?
Manage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say manage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.